Welcome to the Center for Health and Learning (CHL). Our mission is to promote the health and well being of children, families, schools and communities by providing training, technical assistance and resources for strategic health initiatives.

CHL delivers programs and services that stand at the crossroads between public health and education. Whether you are an educator committed to achieving optimal student learning, an administrator interested in providing professional development for your staff or a community project manager in need of assistance with the design of a new initiative or evaluation of an existing program, the experienced staff, trainers and consultants at CHL are prepared to support your efforts to create a healthier, safer environment for families, schools and communities. At CHL we support and promote the use of the Coordinated School Health model developed by the CDC, a comprehensive framework used to integrate school and community health.

We offer trainings and technical assistance in the following wellness-related topics and skills: alcohol, tobacco and other drug education; nutrition education; pedestrian and bicycle safety; puberty and sexuality education; HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevention; youth suicide prevention; grief and bereavement support; conflict resolution and cultural competency; life skills training; school climate related topics (including school discipline, bullying/harassment and internet safety); standards and skills-based health education and research-based curricula; Strategic Prevention Framework; adolescent brain development; prevention ethics; coalition development; and meetings facilitation. Other topics include sexual harassment training, eating disorders and media literacy.

Our vision is optimal health for all through research-based practice, education and collaboration.  Please review our Services, Trainings, and Programs to find out more about how we can support your work in making the critical connection between health and learning.